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FY55 FWP

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,309 mi
Last recorded121,309 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FWP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2021 121,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image ‘kick up’ visible to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Damage to rear bumper

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexible brake hose mounting point (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle dirty underneath

Pass 12 Feb 2020 118,763 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 118,762 miles

Emissions not tested Due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right Dips to right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 113,546 miles

both front inner brake disc faces corroded.

both rear tyres low tread and perished.

front exhaust joint very poor/corroded.

near side front dip beam worked after being tapped.

near side front headlamp beam pattern poor.

near side front headlamp lens in poor condition.

near side rear shock absorber damp.

Pass 1 Feb 2018 106,414 miles

both sides rear tyres badly perished & low tread.

centre exhaust flange badly corroded.

eml light on.

n/s/f headlamp damp. beam pattern ok.

slight wear in n/s/r antiroll bar link top joint.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 102,048 miles

both rear tyres becoming low.

both sides front brake pads low.

both sides rear upper chassis corroded.

exhaust in poor condition throughout, slight blow and very corroded.

oil leak at gearbox sump pan.

rear oil leak at diff area.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 100,161 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 87,686 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,895 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 65,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 65,550 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 55,098 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,575 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 38,890 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 29,858 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 29,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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FY55 FWP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 85,563 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY55 FWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FY55 FWP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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